Olympian Milkha Singh & Gurdas Mann will join
Winners will get prizes of Rs 13 lac
By Manmeet Sidhu
Sri Muktsar Sahib, 22 February 2018
District Olympic Association, under District Administration, Sri Muktsar Sahib, is going to organize 21 km long Muktsar Marathon at Gidderbaha on March 18, 2018. This was disclosed here today by Deputy Commissioner Mr. Sumeet Jarangal, IAS.
Deputy Commissioner Mr. Sumeet Jarangal said that this unique initiative is being done to connect the youth to sports activities. He said that our youth is full of energy and it is need of hour to motivate the youth to use its energy for right cause. He said that if we show the right way to our youth then the destination is not far from the steps of our youth. “District Olympic Association is going to organize this marathon for the right guidance to the youth with the same objective,” he added.
Deputy Commissioner said that on this occasion the prominent Olympians, Mr. Milkha Singh will be the brand ambassador of this event while legendry singer Gurdas Maan will also perform on the occasion.
Mr. Sumeet Jarangal said that apart from the 21 km half marathon, the 10 and 5 km race would also be a part of the event. Winners will be given cash prizes of more than Rs 13 lakhs. First prize for both man and women category is Rs 1 lack while second and third prize is Rs 70,000 and Rs 50,000 respectively. Participants could participate in various categories of ages.
The Deputy Commissioner while inviting the youth of the state to participate in this marathon said that this is a very unique opportunity for the youth to prove their zeal, passion and sportsmanship. He said that those interested in participating can get online registration for this marathon. For registration one can visit https://muktsarmarathon.org